unflattering

Example Sentences

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Those who benefit from misinformation can easily exploit this -- a phenomenon researchers call the "liar's dividend," where genuine but unflattering information is waved away as AI-generated.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Instead, gazing back at me was a 44-year-old mom in an ill-fitting fleece, the style just as unflattering as it was all those years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

His Pentagon has also rewritten its rules of engagement with the media, imposing new reporting restrictions and banning photojournalists for pictures of Hegseth deemed "unflattering".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He knows that “Marty Supreme” holds an unflattering mirror up to his own drive and allows that to become its own backhanded compliment to the thrill of watching an actor chase success at all costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

But now she couldn’t bear to be forced to wear still more oversize and unflattering clothing.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein